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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.59, 846.72 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.59, 846.72 and 348.03 is: 480.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.59 : 846.72 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.59/846.72 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.59x = 846.72 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.59x = 294,683.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,683.96/613.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.26

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